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Jennifer Peterson: Qlispe Powder Puff 2025 Champion

Jennifer Peterson: Qlispe Powder Puff 2025 Champion

on the Powder Puff 2025 Season Championship at Qlispe Raceway. The 33-year-old mom wrote in an email that, “I drive my husband’s (Philip) yellow 2004 Pontiac GTO that was initially intended for him,” she indicated with a laugh.

Jan 28, 2026
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Cory Schrader: 2025 Northport Modified Champion

Cory Schrader: 2025 Northport Modified Champion

NORTHPORT — Cory Schrader has now made it three out of the last four Modified championships at Northport International Raceway with his 2025 title.

Jan 15, 2026
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Jake Swiger: 2025 Qlispe Raceway Super Pro Champion

Jake Swiger: 2025 Qlispe Raceway Super Pro Champion

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. — If Johnny Cash were still alive and wanted to pen new lyrics to his song, “I’ve been everywhere,” he could have tagged along with Qlispe Raceway’s Super Pro Eliminator 2025 champion, Jake Swiger.

Jan 8, 2026
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YOUTH DRAG RACING MEETING IS JANUARY 4

AIRWAY HEIGHTS — In an effort to build interest in drag racing from a new generation, Qlispe Raceway Park (formerly Spokane Raceway Park) is working to form what they call Inland Empire Youth Drag Racing.

Dec 31, 2025
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Old and New Dot the 2026 NWSLMS Season Schedule

Old and New Dot the 2026 NWSLMS Season Schedule

Spokane, WA – The Northwest Super Late Model Series is excited to announce our tentative schedule for the 2026 season. The series will return for four traditional events, while adding one new venue, as well as returning to a marque event that has been absent from the schedule for several years. All told, the series will sport a more condensed six-race schedule, concentrating on marque events across the Pacific Northwest.

Dec 31, 2025
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A Big Heart and Fierce Competitor: NASCAR Remembers Greg Biffle

A Big Heart and Fierce Competitor: NASCAR Remembers Greg Biffle

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida and (December 18, 2025) — Greg Biffle first made a name for himself in NASCAR for his incredible talent behind the wheel of a race car, but ultimately it was his big heart and generous spirit not just his ability on the race track that may have been the biggest impacts in a much-celebrated life.

Dec 24, 2025
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Kleyn, Plybon Earn Top-10 Finishes at Snowball Derby

Kleyn, Plybon Earn Top-10 Finishes at Snowball Derby

PENSACOLA, Fla. (Dec. 8, 2025) — It was a marathon weekend for the 58th running of the Snowball Derby which due to rain was not decided until Monday, Dec. 8 with Stephen Nasse winning.

Dec 18, 2025
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Outboard Hydro Driver Tom Pringle Passes

Outboard Hydro Driver Tom Pringle Passes

SPOKANE VALLEY — A notable name in local outboard hydroplane racing, Tom Pringle, was remembered by friends and family in a Dec. 13 memorial service. Pringle passed away Nov. 16 at age 78 following a battle with cancer.

Dec 18, 2025
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Michael Jordan’s testimony highlights fifth day of NASCAR antitrust trial

Michael Jordan’s testimony highlights fifth day of NASCAR antitrust trial

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (December 5, 2025) — After Friday’s lunch break in the “23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v. NASCAR” antitrust trial, Judge Kenneth D. Bell entered to a packed courtroom in the Western District of North Carolina courthouse.

Dec 11, 2025
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Cole Dasenbrock: Stateline Legends 2025

Cole Dasenbrock: Stateline Legends 2025

DEER PARK — The 2025 Legends Car champion at Stateline Speedway is a 14 year-old Cole Dasenbrock, a Legend Car racer from Deer Park, Wash. who ended the season with a 63-point cushion over Kaleb Keck.

Dec 4, 2025
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Jeanne Bartle is Honored

Jeanne Bartle is Honored

PORTLAND — The Washington Auto Racing Promoters Association (WARPA) Marie Easley Dedication Award was given to longtime racing enthusiast and volunteer Jeanne Bartle at the group’s yearly awards banquet in Portland, Nov. 22.

Nov 28, 2025
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FASTKART HOSTS INDOOR RACING LEAGUE

FASTKART HOSTS INDOOR RACING LEAGUE

Fastkart Speedway hosts indoor kart racing with recent results from Nov. 18. Jeanne Bartle receives the 2025 Marie Easley Dedication Award for her contributions to Northwest motorsports.

Nov 26, 2025
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Joel Schrader Stateline: 2025 V-6 Claimers Champion

Joel Schrader Stateline: 2025 V-6 Claimers Champion

Joel Schrader’s 30th season in racing will be more memorable than just for his longevity. Schrader drove his unique minivan to the V-6 Claimers title at Stateline Speedway.

Nov 20, 2025
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John Force Announces Retirement After Unparalleled NHRA Career

John Force Announces Retirement After Unparalleled NHRA Career

YORBA LINDA, Calif. (Nov. 14, 2025) – Legendary drag racer John Force, 16-time Funny Car champion and the winningest driver in NHRA history, announced Thursday.

Nov 20, 2025
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Weather Cancels NHRA Finals - Series Champions Announced

Weather Cancels NHRA Finals - Series Champions Announced

POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 16, 2025) – NHRA officials have made the unfortunate decision on Sunday to cancel this weekend’s In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip due to persistent and adverse weather and unsafe track conditions.

Nov 20, 2025
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Jimmy Shane will Replace Villwock

Jimmy Shane will Replace Villwock

KENNEWICK, WA (Nov. 4, 2025) - BWR Racing owner Bruce Ratchford is pleased to announce the signing of veteran unlimited hydroplane driver Jimmy Shane to the team’s racing stable for the 2026 season. Shane replaces the retiring Dave Vilwock.

Nov 13, 2025
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Unlimited Hydro’s Winningest Griver, Dave Villwock, Announces Retirement

Unlimited Hydro’s Winningest Griver, Dave Villwock, Announces Retirement

Kennewick, Wash. (Nov. 10, 2025) — After more than three decades of rewriting the record books and setting the gold standard in hydroplane racing, Dave Villwock, the most successful driver in H1 Unlimited history, has officially announced his retirement from competition.

Nov 13, 2025
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Joe Kopp earns AMA Hall-of-Fame induction

Joe Kopp earns AMA Hall-of-Fame induction

PINKERTON, OHIO — The tiny unincorporated community of Mica, Washington’s claim to fame has always been as home of a robust brick manufacturing facility along State Route 27. Now its reported 563 area residents can also add home to American Motorcyclist Association new Hall of Famer, Joe Kopp to the list.

Oct 30, 2025
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